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ICONIC: Redifining Association Leadership in 2026

Step into a year where bold ideas, timeless strategies, and visionary leaders shape the future of associations.

In 2026, we’re not just setting trends—we’re creating legacies. The ICONIC theme celebrates the enduring impact of associations and the professionals who lead them. This year is about elevating what matters most: innovation, inclusivity, and influence.

What does ICONIC look like?

  • Timeless Leadership: From mentoring programs to CEO career tracks, we’re spotlighting leaders who define excellence.

  • Tech That Transforms: Embrace automation, big data, and integrated solutions that keep your organization ahead of the curve.

  • Education Without Limits: Hybrid learning, micro-credentialing, and experiential formats ensure your members thrive in a fast-changing world.

  • Revenue Reinvented: Explore creative non-dues revenue streams that deliver value beyond membership.

  • Membership Reimagined: Tiered models, micro-communities, and à la carte options put flexibility at the forefront.

This is your moment to be ICONIC—to lead boldly, think differently, and leave a mark that lasts.

Why Exhibit?

Exhibitor registration is open now! Booths are selling fast and have sold out the past several years. Reserve your space today to make sure your organization is included on the Exhibit Hall floor. Here's why:

  • Meet Decision Makers
    Engage with hundreds of association professionals looking for venues, products, and services to support their missions.

  • Showcase Your Value
    Highlight how your solutions help associations deliver member value, create exceptional events, and drive impact.

  • Next Level Exposure
    Gain visibility before, during, and after the event with a highly engaged audience of decision-makers.

  • Build Authentic Relationships
    This is more than a trade show—it's a trusted community gathering where meaningful connections lead to long-term partnerships.


     

What is Holiday Showcase?

Holiday Showcase is the premier event for association professionals and industry partners who are ready to take their work, connections, and careers to new heights. Hosted by Association Forum, this high-energy, two-day event blends education, networking, and a dynamic exhibit hall—all designed for the association community.

Whether you're looking to spark new connections, learn fresh strategies, or discover innovative solutions, Holiday Showcase is where associations come to grow, celebrate, and evolve.

Why Attend?

Holiday Showcase registration opens in September 2026. Here are just a few reasons you can't miss this meeting:

  • Level Up Your Learning
    Gain fresh ideas and actionable strategies from forward-thinking sessions designed for association professionals at every level.

  • Unparalleled Networking
    Connect with peers, partners, and industry leaders who understand your work and your world. Build relationships that fuel your career.

  • Celebrate and Recharge
    Close out the year surrounded by your community. Reflect, recharge, and leave inspired for what’s next.
     
  • CEU There!
    You can earn up to 7.66 CEUs for attending both days of Holiday Showcase, depending on which education sessions you attend. Up to 1.5 additional CEUs can be earned by participating in all of the presentations at the One Idea Can Change the World® stage in the exhibit hall.